Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Yokohama W drive V905: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 and Yokohama W drive V905 appear in 14 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Yokohama W drive V905 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama W drive V905 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Semperit Speed Grip 5 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 11.0 | 8.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 88.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Yokohama W drive V905
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Semperit Speed Grip 5 | Yokohama W drive V905 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.3 221 | Avg rank 7.3 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.6 12 | Avg rank 7.3 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.1 112 | Avg rank 9.0 11 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.7 | No data | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 17.0 | Semperit Speed Grip 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
💧 Wet: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.3 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
☀️ Dry: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
❄️ Snow: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 11.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
🧊 Ice: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Yokohama W drive V905.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to 10.6 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
📏 Mileage: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 17.0 for the Yokohama W drive V905.
🔋 Efficiency: Semperit Speed Grip 5 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 12.1 for the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Semperit Speed Grip 5 or Yokohama W drive V905?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama W drive V905 ranks higher on average than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama W drive V905 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Semperit Speed Grip 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama W drive V905 ranks better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama W drive V905.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Semperit Speed Grip 5 appears in 12 independent tests, Yokohama W drive V905 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →